Leo G. Faulkner, 90, passed away December 29, 2023 at the Heritage Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM, after a short stay. A lifelong resident of Sierra County, he was born April 22, 1933 in Caballo, NM to Monroe and Herminia Esnault Faulkner. They moved to Hot Springs when Caballo Lake was built. Leo graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1951, where he was active in basketball. He joined the US Air Force, January 1952, serving for 4 years.
Leo is survived by a son, Tom Faulkner and wife, Chris of Waller, TX; daughter, Sabria Norton and her husband, Tom of Las Palomas Canyon; 8 grandchildren: Chase Faulkner (Alyson), Wyatt Faulkner (Morgan), Cade Faulkner, Trevor Faulkner, Shilow Norton (Sarah), Tawnya Brummett (Nick), Trent Norton (Davinnia), and Tarah Redshaw (Jeremy); and 14 great grandchildren. Leo was proceeded in death by his wife, Billie June Culver Faulkner; son, Leo Faulkner, Jr.; brother, Monroe Faulkner; and sisters: Daisy Wilson and Mary McCracken.
A Memorial Service in Leo’s honor will be held, Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Durward Wofford officiating. Leo will be laid to rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The Peace Lily was sent for Leo G Faulkner - January 25, 2024
Emerald Garden Basket was sent for Leo G Faulkner - January 25, 2024
I have a life full of memories from the time I was in my pre-teens and we lived on the hill behind the services station, to the store on the Foch and Main, and they are endless. His smile and good ole cowboy attitude was a sure turn the day around into a grand day. I will miss him as will the world. My deepest sympathy and hugs to you all. Susan (Baird) Brandt
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